The Eternal Queen by M J Padgett

The Eternal Queen by M J Padgett

Eiagan Allurigard is tired of killing. With the hot Allurigard blood running through her veins, she is determined to control herself while hunting for the woman who took everything from her family. Many months have passed since Nessa killed Hazel, kidnapped Goraninite children, embodied Emora, and wreaked havoc across the ancient kingdoms. But now she wants more.

Noxious, the Savage is barely hanging on, ruling the Kingdom of Goranin in Eiagan's absence with the help of his trusted friend, Tend. Together, they work to figure out what Nessa is after. When Noxious realizes he might end the war with a ruse, he willingly leaves with Nessa in exchange for the release of the kidnapped children.

Meanwhile, Reven discovers truths about Nessa that terrify him, leading him to wonder if everything he's ever known about his family is a lie. or worse. Not everything is as it seems, and this striking revelation threatens to upheave everything Reven and his family worked to repair.

As the final battle nears, our heroes are faced with a decision--continue to kill and fight their way toward peace or find another way to end the strife among the Ancient Kingdoms. No matter what they decide, one thing that cannot be ignored--the Allurigard blood will either save them or doom them all.

M. J. Padgett is first and foremost a mom. Her free-spirited kindergartener has quite the vivid imagination, and her antics sometimes find their way into her mommy's work. She is a lover of all things chocolate, a Grimm and Dickens addict, a self-proclaimed smarty-pants, and an introvert to the core.

Writing is her true passion (after raising her daughter, of course), and she writes as often as possible. One of her favorite things about writing is creating a world where people can escape reality for a little while, maybe even walk away feeling hopeful about the real world around them. When it comes to reading, she loves a book that can make her forget where she is no matter the genre. If she can get lost and feel like the characters are her real friends, she's a happy reader.